Filipinos back Hidilyn Diaz amid debate over her UP Diliman teaching role

Filipinos defended Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz against criticisms regarding her qualifications to become a faculty member at the University of the Philippines Diliman,...

Filipino priest elected abbot of South Carolina’s Mepkin Abbey

A Filipino priest has been elected the new leader of Mepkin Abbey, a community of Catholic monks in the United States. Dom Gerard Jonas Palmare...

Senior’s search for his car in mall parking lot brings smiles online

A 63-year-old man sparked laughter when he approached an individual in a shopping mall in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, and asked where their vehicle was...

Pharrell Williams shows discreet elegance with Louis Vuitton men’s collection

PARIS — Louis Vuitton men's designer Pharrell Williams on Tuesday presented a collection of understated elegance in muted tones to kick off Paris Fashion Week. The fall-winter...

Viral: Mall security guard followed by stray dogs

A mall security guard in the Philippines charmed netizens after being spotted on patrol with an unexpected entourage, several stray dogs who happily followed...

Cardinal Tagle says bishop’s office is mission, not promotion

The episcopal office is not a promotion or reward for service, but a mission that continues the work of Jesus and his apostles, Rome-based...

‘Boys Night Out: Last Night Out’: Radio legends reunite for one final night out

“We’re from Boys Night Out. YEAH, MEENN!!!” That was the roar that closed "Boys Night Out: Last Night Out," the final farewell of the radio...

Is your dog or cat getting old? These simple gestures could help them live...

Geriatric veterinary care is in great shape, with dogs and cats living on average 11.3 years, according to French data. Our knowledge of how to...

‘We lost a true maestro’: Tributes to Italian fashion great Valentino

ROME — Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known to the world simply as Valentino, has died at the age of 93, his foundation announced on Monday. READ: Valentino, Italian...

Viral: Playful dog ‘manages’ sari-sari store in Las Piñas

A TikTok user shared a funny video of a playful sari-sari store moment. In a video posted by TikTok user @jexchooo on Decenber 17, a man...

Piano concert in Manila marks 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s death

A piano concert marking the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi was held Monday at Santuario de San Antonio Church...
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What you need to know about UP’s free online courses

Filipinos can upskill for free and at their own pace by enrolling in the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), which is offering 28...

Laundry is a top source of microplastic pollution – here’s how to clean your...

Microplastics are turning up everywhere, from remote mountain tops to deep ocean trenches. They also are in many animals, including humans. The most common microplastics...

Masked ex-DPWH official draws attention at Senate flood control hearing

A resource person at a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing drew attention for wearing a full face covering during an inquiry into alleged anomalous...

Valentino, Italian haute couture ’emperor’ who painted fashion red, dies at 93

ROME — A mix of carmine and scarlet, with a hint of orange - a new hue, inspired by an elderly woman at Barcelona's opera house,...